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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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If it wasn't for the Central London bit, I'd have said a Toyota Yaris diesel.
But I'd have to say now it would be either a) A house nearer your job or b) A job nearer your house.
Because a 60 mile daily commute round the M25 then into cental London is the path to madness and an early death from a stress-induced illness.
But if you insist on riding a motorcycle there, consider a triumph tiger. It's not too big to filter any more than your v-strom is. You just need to get better at it. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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2 months? Just give it a bit of time. Explore alternative routes. In central London stay away from roads that have been "enhanced" with cycle superhighways. The road design is beyond shit and fighting a powered bike through is so frustrating. There are so many back roads and unmolested little runs for motorcycles that it's madness to stick with crippled roads like Embankment at peak hours.
I don't know much about the vstrom, but it looks like an ideal commuter. Yes there are better bikes for filtering, but if it's comfy for the faster stretches I'd live with it.
My fastest filtering is done on a 600 sports bike with the mirrors folded in, but there's little point in filtering so fast that you're unable to stop when the inevitable lane changer tries to get you. A 50 year old won't bounce off the back of a Toyota Prius as well as a teenager on a scootay. ____________________ 2007 CBF1000-ABS - Commuter heaven | 1994 CBR600FR - Awaiting defibrillation |
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Looked at objectively, I'd have to say the NC750.
Unfortunately, they bore the shit out of me so I commute on a 1250 Bandit.
And jolly good it is too. ____________________ Suzuki Bandit 1250
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You just need more experience.
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For me, I'd have to say either a FZ6, Diversion, or similar. Good visibility, decent riding position, fairly narrow, good mirrors, accommodates a top box well. Also quick enough when you need it.
To give you a reference point, my SV is less windy at high speed and slightly narrower, but the other day I tried a simple maneuver round the car in fron to get into the middle to filter. I almost had to do a 3 point turn, whereas my FZ6 would have managed it no problem.
The inline 4s tend to be lower geared as well which can be good in slow traffic (less clutch slipping). ____________________ Current: 2009 SV650 S, 1990 Kawasaki GT550
Previous: 2009 CBF125, 1998 GSF600, 2004 FZ6 Fazer, 1978 CB400a Hondamatic |
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pompousporcupine wrote: | Fireblade. If i could afford one i would use it every day | I do, South London out almost to M25.
No luggage space, but most comfortable and flexible bike I've ever commuted on. I prefer not to use on wet days, for wear & tear only. Otherwise its damn near perfect. If I wasn't happy with a sports bike riding position, I would probably still have a litre bike, for the extra flexibility that engine provides than a revvy 600. In which case I'd go for the FZ1S or similar.
At the other end of the scale, my MSX125, for most of my commute I can (and do) keep up with anything, because it keeps going when the bigger bikes stop or struggle for gaps.
Brakes are shit, leading to some pant skidding moments, otherwise, it's a laugh. 70mph actual, top-end is hard work on the A3. But I only go on the 50mph section, which means I don't usually get swamped. ____________________ Currently: Yamaha DT 125 LC2,Repsol Fireblade, and Bumblebee MSX 125 |
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1999 R1.
Cheap as chips (for a litre bike), gentile below 8,000 rpm and more than capable of leaving skid marks when opened up |
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barrkel World Chat Champion
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There's a tradeoff between boredom and excitement, but more excitement also means more risk.
For such a long commute, I'd be looking to ride something comfy and somewhat boring, decent weather protection, and luggage space to keep waterproofs.
Shaft drive wouldn't go amiss, but belt drive would be just as good.
You'll never get a week out of a tank no matter what bike you get, but it would be nice to have a range that is just above an even multiple of the commute. So e.g. 110 miles would be a PITA.
In your shoes I'd probably get one of the NC7xx despite the chain, or a big scooter, probably more towards TMax than Burgman. I'd fit a blanket too. But this might hit your self-perceived image too much. ____________________ Bikes: S1000R, SH350; Exes: Vity 125, PS125, YBR125, ER6f, VFR800, Brutale 920, CB600F, SH300x4
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 223 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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